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Philippe Coutinho lifts lid on defending at Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers
PHILIPPE COUTINHO says he enjoys Liverpool's pressing game that has generated much success in games over recent weeks.
Winger Coutinho, who joined the Reds in 2013 for around £8.5million, has seen his role in the squad develop under manager Brendan Rodgers.
Liverpool have been tasked with pressing high up the field to win the ball back early and control games when in possession.
And Coutinho revealed he is more than willing to do his defensive duties in order to yield results at the other end of the field.
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"My function is to defend without the ball and that is something our team does well: pressing without the ball," he told Liverpool TV.
"Then, when we've got the ball it is easier.
"That is one of the reasons we are playing well and consequently individually we also improve.
"I have improved from last year - especially on marking as it is something my manager requests from me a lot.
"I am happy with my form but I know I must keep improving."
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